White House Unveils Interagency Program to Improve Fuel Economy and Emissions
The standards proposed would apply to passenger cars, light-duty trucks and medium-duty passenger vehicles, covering model years 2012-2016. They require these vehicles to meet an estimated combined average emissions level of 250 grams of carbon dioxide (CO2) per mile in model year 2016, equivalent to 35.5 miles per gallon (mpg) if the automotive industry were to meet this CO2 level through fuel economy improvements.
Kathleen Schmatz Named Top Woman Association Executive
AAIA President and CEO honored by the American Society of Association Executives and the Center for Association Leadership’s Greater Washington Network.
Talks on Product Data Management and Social Media to Kick Off Virtual Aftermarket eForum
These presentations are just part of the complete Virtual Aftermarket eForum, which you can attend without leaving your home or office.
Free Sept. 24 Webinar Provides AAPEX Exhibitors Tips on Increasing ROI
The AASA Webinar, “AAPEX ROI for Exhibitors,” is free but pre-registration is required to receive information to join the event.
AMN SURVEY RESULTS: Twenty Percent Have In-House Staff Dedicated to IPR
According to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, pirated products impact the global economy by approximately $213 billion each year.
Aftermarket Exporters to Meet on Oct. 2 in New York
Leading expert on China’s economy to be featured speaker.
Executive Interview with Bill Thompson, President and CEO of IMR Inc.
Bill Thompson is the president and CEO of IMR Inc. He joined the company in 2003 and immediately recognized the extraordinary potential in both the amount of research the company does, and the volume of data it collects. In this exclusive Executive Interview, Thompson talks about the recovery of the automotive industry and the future of the aftermarket.
June 2009 Miles Driven Shows Increase
Miles driven makes largest single-month travel increase since October 2006.
CARS 2009 Exhibitor Theaters Provide Attendees with Free Education During Expo
To-date, Gates Corp., Certified Transmission and CustomerLink are the confirmed exhibiting companies sponsoring the CARS 2009 Exhibitor Theaters on Thursday, Nov. 5 and Friday, Nov. 6.
The Pulse: The Importance of Value Added Programs
Each week, The Pulse provides insight into the buying, sourcing and brand-loyalty habits of counter personnel and professional technicians. This week, using focus group research from AASA’s Manufacturing Executives Council we look at the importance of value-added programs from manufacturers.